New earthworm records from the Caspian Hyrcanian Forests of Iran (Oligochaeta: Megadrili).
Zootaxa
; 5052(3): 433-440, 2021 Oct 15.
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| ID: mdl-34810863
ABSTRACT
Earthworms are the most important soil invertebrates worldwide, in terms of biomass and effects on soil processes. In this study, 21 earthworm species, including four new records were identified from Caspian Hyrcanian Forests (North of Iran). Four species; Criodrilus lacuum, Lumbricus rubellus, Metaphire californica, and Octodrilus transpadanus and the family Criodrilidae are reported for the first time. Previous studies have identified 31 earthworm species belonging to 14 genera and three families (Lumbricidae, Acanthodrilidae, and Megascolecidae) in Iran; therefore, these new records increase the number of earthworm species to a total of 35.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Oligoquetos
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Zootaxa
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Irã